Bipartite patella in a young athlete.

Abstract

The patient was a 12-year-old male with a chief complaint of right anterior knee pain for the past 3 months. The patient was referred to physical therapy by an orthopaedic surgeon with a diagnosis of patellofemoral pain and bipartite patella. The patient was advised to avoid painful activities and a quadriceps-strengthening program was initiated. At the time of discharge, the patient had normal quadriceps strength and pain-free knee range of motion. Often an asymptomatic and incidental finding, bipartite patella results when secondary ossification centers do not fuse to form a single bone. Treatment typically entails rest and conservative management; however, in individuals with persistent symptoms that are not responsive to conservative measures, surgical intervention may be necessary.J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2009;39(7):560. doi:10.2519/jospt.2009.0407.

• Authors: Christopher Kevin Wong
• Journal: The Journal of orthopaedic and sports physical therapy (J Orthop Sports Phys Ther) Vol. 39 Issue 7 Pg. 560 (Jul 2009) ISSN: 0190-6011 [Print] United States
• PMID: 19574664 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Arthralgia
• Athletic Injuries (diagnosis, diagnostic imaging, rehabilitation)
• Child
• Humans
• Knee Injuries (diagnosis, diagnostic imaging, rehabilitation)
• Male
• Patella (abnormalities)
• Quadriceps Muscle (physiology)
• Radiography